Locally Engineered. Globally Aligned. Built for Compliance and Integration.

OE Supplier to Every New Zealand Vehicle Distributor & Motor Company

Best Bars is New Zealand’s leading supplier of towing and protection systems to the automotive industry. We provide Original Equipment (OE) accessory solutions to all Motor Vehicle Distributors and Motor Companies across the country.

Integrated Design and Engineering Capabilities

As part of the AutoPacific Group, our local design team delivers fit-for-purpose solutions for internal combustion (ICE), hybrid (PHEV), and electric (EV) platforms. Our in-house capabilities include:

• 3D scanning and CAD modelling
• Static and fatigue FEA simulations to all design standards
• Static and fatigue physical testing; NZS 5467, NZS 5232, SAE J684, ISO 3853, CARLOS TC/BC testing, ECE R55, ADR, and AS4177
• Weld macro testing and examination
• Metallurgical testing
• Corrosion testing
• Bolted connection simulation and testing
• Measurement analysis with Cp and Cpk reporting
• Fitment validation
• PPAP

Towbars and accessories are developed to meet New Zealand standard, vehicle specific requirements and the safety, strength, and durability standards expected in OE applications.

Local Manufacturing with Scalable Supply

We operate a vertically integrated manufacturing model in New Zealand, supported by global sourcing where required. This enables flexible supply for:

• High-volume production runs
• Low-volume or niche model support
• Just-in-time delivery where required by distributor networks

Our IATF16949 certified quality management system ensures compliance with international OE standards across all products and processes.

Advanced Manufacturing Processes

We utilise:

• Certified Welders
• Robotic and manual welding
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to ensure dimensional accuracy and fitment
• Automated powder coating to international OE standards, corrosion tested to withstand over 1000 hours in salt spray conditions.
• Batch traceability
• Strict QC controls and production oversight

These systems ensure consistency, dimensional accuracy, and efficient turnaround from prototype to production.

Full Product Range for OE Integration

Best Bars designs and supplies a wide range of vehicle accessory systems, including:

• Towbars, wiring kits and towballs
• Heavy vehicle towbars and drawbars
• Nudge bars, bull bars, frontal, and rear protection
• Vehicle steps
• EV-compatible towing and protection solutions
• Cargo barriers and partitions
• Commercial grade trays

All products are engineered for vehicle-specific fitment, integration with OEM sensors and systems, and compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Looking to partner with a proven OE supplier?

Contact Best Bars to discuss your accessory program requirements. We offer the capability, compliance, and responsiveness expected by the New Zealand automotive industry.